Paws Abilities Dog Training

11/12/2024

Training Tip Tuesday!

Tip: The fastest way to meet your goals is to lower your expectations (at least for now).

As humans, we often start trying to train our dog from where we *think* they should be, and that often isn't where the dog actually is.

If your goal is to go for a neighborhood walk with your dog in the "heel" position for the entire walk, maybe you could change your goal to something more like walking without doing... I don't know, whatever ~this~ is...

That just might be a goal you can attain!

If you are new to this idea, we can help! There is still time to sign up for Leash Liberation: A Long Line Master Class (today at 6:30 pm) - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6341

Other relevant classes:

Basic Manners Intensive - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6461

Canine Good Citizen Prep - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6444

Beginning Obedience - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6443

11/11/2024

Thank you for your service.

11/09/2024

Snapshot Saturday!

Tessa loves Fall because there are many STICKS to find.

What's your dog's favorite thing about this season?

11/08/2024

Flashback Friday! A dog who pulls their owner all over the place, tripping them and choking himself, is no fun to walk. Many people expect their dogs to naturally understand that he’s supposed to walk by their side, but this is not a natural behavior for dogs.

Read the full article - https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/loose-leash-walking/

If you'd like to get some more loose leash walking skills under your dog's belt, sign up for:

Basic Manners Intensive - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6293

Leash Pullers Anonymous - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6441

Leash Liberation: A Long Line Master Class - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6341

Beginning Obedience - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6468

Canine Good Citizen Prep Course - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6444

11/07/2024

If your dog is **a little much** when you eat your meals, you might want to join us for:

Basic Manners Intensive - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6368

Mind Your Manners - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6345

Focus and Control - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6453

Comic Credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1091333472364277&set=a.658361538994808

11/06/2024

Happy Wednesday Friends!

If your dog needs so burn off some energy, we have solutions!

Sniff Spot - https://www.sniffspot.com/listings/inver-grove-heights-mn/indoor-climate-controlled-dog-training-facility-in-inver-grove-heights-181750

Private Ring Rental - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6474

Fit Tricks! - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6230

Sniff'n'Go - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx?schedule=6424

Camp - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/packages.aspx

11/05/2024

Pssst... Your dog called. It's Election Day, and they wanted us to remind you to vote. They said they want you to vote, and then sign them up for a class at Paws Abilities dog Training to reward yourself.

See current classes here - https://pawsabilitiesmn.com/classes/

11/04/2024

Movie Night!

Calling all Pet Pros and Dog Nerds - join us for a free, fun, and educational night of movies and networking!

Sign up to let us know you're coming - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/events.aspx?event=8817

11/03/2024

Looking for a Beginning Obedience class?

We've got you covered!

Inver Grove Heights starting:
11/8 @ 2 pm with Rei
11/9 @ 10:45 am with Andrew
11/9 @ 1:45 pm with Andrew
11/13 @ 1:45 pm with Andrew
11/16 @ 12:15 pm with Heather
11/16 @ 4:45 pm with Heather
12/03 @ 5:30 pm with Heather

See Inver Grove Heights Obedience Classes here - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6468

Oronoco starting:
11/17 @ 1:15 pm with Katie
11/17 @ 4:30 pm with Katie

See Oronoco Obedience Classes here - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6498

11/03/2024

It's Daylight Savings Time, but your dog doesn't know that.

Here are some classes that might help!

Mind your Manners - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6345

Crate Games - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6372

Basic Manners Intensive - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6369

Focus and Control Level One - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6453

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

Snapshot Saturday!

Let's see your dog's best "I'm the sweetest baby ever" eyes.

11/01/2024

So excited to see Mooch Merch at Target!! It's so fun to see him on displays, on websites, and in catalogs. If you'd like to learn more about dog modeling I have a class starting this Tuesday Nov. 5th at 6:30pm in Inver Grove Heights. Join me for Strike a Pose!
https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6451

11/01/2024

Mind Your Manners with Sarala is filling up fast! If your pup could use a manners tune-up, this is the class you need!

Sign up here - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6345

10/31/2024

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Have fun, be safe and protect that candy!

10/30/2024

New Online Class Alert:

"Because I Said So": Solutions for the Stubborn Dog

Does your dog lie down on walks when you turn around to go home? Maybe you've got a dog who makes eye contact with you when you call them in from the backyard before going back to what they were doing. Perhaps you have a pup who trots away, tail waving jauntily, when you asked them to go in their kennel. Whatever your pup is resisting, you've likely already discovered that force isn't the answer. But what do you do when you just need your dog to listen?

This class will cover solutions and troubleshooting for those dogs who wag to the beat of their own drummer and don't really care what you think. We'll help you figure out the whys of your dog's behavior, as well as strategies to win them over to your way of thinking.

Sign up here - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6548

10/30/2024

Worried about your dog's manners for the upcoming holiday season?

Shalise has you covered with Holiday Manners!

Get your dog ready for guests, extra food, and surplus temptations.

Sign up here - https://paws4u.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=6310

10/29/2024

Training Tip Tuesday!

Create and maintain strong boundaries.

Ugh. What are boundaries, anyway?

Boundaries are not about changing or controlling the other person's behavior. Boundaries are about accepting the other person as a completely separate person; one that is responsible for their own behavior. Boundaries are understanding and accepting that people are allowed to act however they want to act, and sometimes they will do things that hurt you. The boundaries give you a guide for how you respond and protect yourself when those behaviors happen.

Lots of people think boundaries are like this - "You can't treat my dog that way." "You can't do X to my dog." "You can't give that food to my dog."

But these - however reasonable and appropriate they may be - are not boundaries. These are requests (perhaps they're even demands) that the other person change their behavior to fit into your idea of what they should behave like.

Boundaries are actually like:

"When someone treats my dog in a way that makes me uncomfortable, I will remove my dog from the situation by putting them in the kennel, leaving the room, or leaving the house."

" I will ask people not to feed my dog X food, and if I see someone try to do it anyway, I will tether my dog to my body so that I can monitor more easily."

"If I find myself unable to trust someone to be appropriate around my dog, I simply will not allow them to interact."

Learn more about advocating for anxious or reactive dogs here - https://paws4udogs.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/advocating-for-the-anxious-dog/